Trading Advice

Many investors have no idea how options works. At InvestorPlace, we believe that you should know the difference between a put and a call. Our financial analysts will show you which stocks are ripe for swing trades, how to position your portfolio to minimize your risk, and what are the top stocks to trade this week.

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Time to Bank on a Pullback in J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
As JPM makes new all time highs on a daily basis, time to examine whether the rally in JPMorgan is getting a little over-extended.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Is Set for Near-100% Return

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) stock has its problems, but that shouldn't dissuade you from capitalizing on the coming short-term technical breakout.

Dab a Little Risk In Ulta Beauty Inc (ULTA) Stock for Free Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
ULTA stock has fallen from grace. The value it created in the stock is something that I can monetize. Sell puts for income with room to spare.

Are We There Yet? Short General Motors Company (GM) Stock.

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Use this General Motors play to short GM stock for a trade and for free. Expectations are too high.

How to Hedge Your Portfolio: A Primer

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
A hedge is an important tool. You must have more non-correlated assets in your portfolio to blunt risk.

Trade of the Day: FireEye Inc (FEYE) Stock Is a Runner

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
FEYE stock, although higher by 45% for the year-to-date, looks to have more upside ahead as FireEye's technical picture continues to improve.

Bank Square Inc (SQ) Stock With Confidence Today

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Enjoy plenty of profits in SQ stock with less risk using this strategy to ride the positive trends in Square.

3 Tech Stocks to Buy That Boast the Best Setups

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
After a brief pullback, tech stocks are ready to rock. And these three beauties boast the best setups in the space for options trading.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Is Brewing Free Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
SBUX is a quality company that is under-appreciated. Generate free profit from the value that Wall Street has built into the stock on dips.

After Making New Highs, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Is Priced For Purrfection

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fundamentals have improved, but CAT stock is priced to perfection. Time for Caterpillar to take a breather.

Sell Ambarella Inc (AMBA) Stock as GoPro Inc (GPRO) Moves On

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
With GoPro Inc. (GPRO) now sourcing chips internally, Ambarella Inc. (AMBA) is left without a key customer. It's time to sell AMBA stock.

Bet on Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) Stock Even at These Levels

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
This shooting star has come so far so fast. But it's not too late to jump aboard it for even more upside profits. Just leave room for error.

Monday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Facebook Inc (FB) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron (MU) traders chase post-earnings gains, Facebook (FB) rises amid increased government scrutiny and Alibaba (BABA) expands reach in groceries.

Trade of the Day: Coca-Cola (KO)

By Ken Trester
We are now entering October, which has historically been the most dangerous month of the year for the bulls.

Trade of the Day: Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Stock Is Still Coiling Up

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
PANW stock rallied 2.4% last Friday, and gave Palo Alto bulls renewed hope that a next leg higher may be in the cards.

Profits Reign for Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) Stock

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Wynn Resorts shares are breaking to a new 52-week high today. Here's how to capitalize on the surge with WYNN stock options.

Keep Riding the GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Wave!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A GoPro collar position is smart gear for bullish investors looking to ride a second act in GPRO stock.

Go Long Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock for Big-Time Gains

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
COST stock is a winner regardless of the Amazon threat, and I bet that Costco will rise to the occasion in the long run.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Stock Got Its Mojo Back

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
For a while GILD stock was a hideous knife to catch. But now that it reestablished its bottom, I can safely make money in Gilead.
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